Amethyst Stakes

The Amethyst Stakes is a Group 3 flat horse race in Ireland open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres) at Leopardstown in May.

Amethyst Stakes
Group 3 race
LocationLeopardstown
County Dublin, Ireland
Race typeFlat / Thoroughbred
WebsiteLeopardstown
Race information
Distance1 mile (1,609 metres)
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
QualificationThree-years-old and up
Weight8 st 13 lb (3yo);
9 st 11 lb (4yo+)
Allowances
3 lb for fillies and mares
Penalties
5 lb for G1 / G2 winners *
3 lb for G3 winners *
* since 1 June last year
Purse€47,000 (2022)
1st: €29,500
Amethyst Stakes
2024
Mauve, yellow chevron, white sleeves, purple stars, white cap, purple starWhite and orange halved, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green starsBeige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Bold DiscoveryReal AppealKnight To King
Previous years
2023
Purple and yellow diamonds, yellow sleeves, purple capOrange, white chevron, black sleeves, white armlet, yellow capWhite, purple panel, check cap
Power Under MeYou Send MeWexford Native
2022
White and orange halved, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green starsMaroon, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered capRed, yellow panel, yellow chevrons on sleeves, red cap
PretrevilleIvy LeaguePatrick Sarsfield
2021
Beige, dark blue cross of lorraine and sleeves, dark blue cap, beige starGreen, red epaulettes, green capEmerald green, emerald green and white check sleeves, white cap
Maker Of KingsErzindjanAce Aussie
2020-2011
2020
Green, red epaulettes, green capBlack and grey quartered, halved sleeves, quartered capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
SinawannConfidence HighNew World Tapestry
2019
Green, red epaulettes, green capWhite, purple panel, check capSilver, gold braid, maroon cap, gold fringe
HazapourVerbal DexterityZihba
2018
White and red quartered, check sleeves, quartered capForest green, white seams on sleeves, red capClaret, gold braid, claret sleeves and cap
ZihbaPincheckTrue Valour
2017
Light green and dark green diamondsEmerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
Custom CutRaymondaCougar Mountain
2016
White, purple panel, check capRoyal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capYellow, purple star, yellow cap
Steip AmachCougar MountainIn My Pocket
2015
Black, pink seams, pink cap, black diamondPurple, red star, red cap, white diamondsRed, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, red cap
OnenightidreamedSruthanFire Ship
2014
ROYAL BLUE, white epaulettes, black capYellow, red epaulettes and sleeves, yellow capBlack and orange stripes, white cap, orange spots
MustajeebBrendan BrackanOne Spirit
2013
Dark blue, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, white capPurple, pink star, pink stars on sleeves, pink star on capRoyal blue and red chevrons, red and white striped sleeves, red and white quartered cap
DuntleCustom CutSweet Lightning
2012
Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink capRoyal blue and red chevrons, red and white striped sleeves, red and white quartered capGrey, emerald green diamond and cap
Famous NameSweet LightningBarack
2011
Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink capBlack, red epaulettes, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, red starRed, royal blue seams, striped sleeves, red cap
Famous NameAcross The RhineFighting Brave
2010-2001
2010
Emerald green, pink sash, white sleeves, pink capBlack, red epaulettes, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, red starGrey, red star, grey cap
Famous NameKing JockRose Hip
2009
Emerald green and yellow diabolo, emerald green sleeves, quartered capWhite, purple panel, check capBlack and white hoops, royal blue cap, white star
Summit SurgeThree RocksBeach Bunny
2008
Royal blue, tartan sash and sleeves, royal blue capSCARLET, white sleeves, scarlet capWHITE, white cap, red hoop
FerneleyLord AdmiralExcelerate
2007
GREEN, red epaulettes, green capScarlet, white sleevesWhite, green star, diabolo on sleeves, orange cap, green star
DanakLord AdmiralDecado
2006
Red and grey stripes, grey sleeves, red capWHITE, dark green starsScarlet, white sleeves
Arch RebelHard Rock CityLord Admiral
2005
Dark blue, pink cross of lorraine and capOrange, royal blue hoop and armlets, check capGREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
TolpuddleSolskjaerZarad
2004
DARK BLUE, yellow braces and armlet, quartered capDark blueDark blue, pink cross of lorraine and cap
D'AnjouMeathTolpuddle
2003
Black, white hoop, red capGreen, white chevron, striped capYellow, black chevrons on body, black and white striped cap
EuropeanMr HoudiniLivadiya
2002
Green, beige triple diamond, diamonds on sleeves, quartered capLight blue,white striped slvs, check capBlue, pink slvs, blue and gold quartered cap
BachProvoskyTarry Flynn
2001
Dark blueBlue, pink slvs, blue and gold quartered capYELLOW, royal blue disc and sleeves, hooped cap
King Of TaraTarry FlynnMontecastillo
2000-1991
2000
GREEN, red epaulettes, green capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped capBlack, white seams, star on cap
AnzariJammaalOne Won One
1999
Royal blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and capRed, white question mark back and front, red and white quartered capLight blue, dark blue sleeves, dark blue and yellow hooped cap
Burden Of ProofAccess All AreasGranite
1998
Scarlet, white sleevesDark blueWhite, Purple stripe, White sleeves, Check cap
Burden Of ProofChateau RoyalLil's Boy
1997
Scarlet, white sleevesGreen, white halved sleeves and star on capOrange, maroon disc and cap
Burden Of ProofWizard KingTheano
1996
WHITE, green 'v', gold capRoyal blue, white chevron, light blue capYellow, red sleeves, dark blue cap, red star
IdrisCadeaux TrystTroysend
1995
GREEN, red epaulettes, green capRoyal blue and light blue diabolo, diabolo on sleeves, light blue capBlack, white sleeves, red cap, black star
AkhiyarIvory FrontierFree To Speak
1994
White, gold fleur de lys, blue hooped sleevesRoyal blue and light blue diabolo, diabolo on sleeves, light blue capPink, royal blue diamond
City NightsIvory FrontierGuided Tour
1993
Yellow and white hoopsLight blue, dark blue sleeves, dark blue and yellow hooped capRoyal blue, white epaulets, striped cap
Unusual HeatMalvernicoShahik
1992
Black, white sleeves, red cap, black starGREEN, red epaulettes, green capWhite, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and cap
Brief TruceTijaraRiszard
1991
Maroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white starWhite, red cross-belts, hooped sleeves and capGreen, white stars, striped sleeves, green cap, white star
ThornberryStar Of GdanskPrudent Manner
1990-1988
1990
Light green, white chevron and armlets, quartered capLight blue, dark blue diamond and diamond on capPurple, white star, white sleeves and cap
Just ThreeElementaryMilieu
1989
Green, orange sash, white capDark blue, yellow sleeves and cross-belts, red capRed and emerald green (quartered), white sleeves, emerald green and red quartered cap
Great LakesVestris AbuSecret Appeal
1988
Yellow, green seams, quartered capBlack, white sleeves, red cap, black starMaroon, white sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Lord BudClash Of IdeasSavoureux
 

History

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The event was formerly staged at Phoenix Park. For a period it held Listed status. Known previously by sponsored titles, it was renamed the Amethyst Stakes in 1989. It was transferred to Leopardstown in 1991.

The Amethyst Stakes was promoted to Group 3 level in 2007.

Records

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Most successful horse since 1986 (3 wins):

  • Burden of Proof – 1997, 1998, 1999
  • Famous Name – 2010, 2011, 2012

Leading jockey since 1986 (6 wins):

  • Johnny MurtaghThornberry (1991), Akhiyar (1995), Burden of Proof (1997, 1998), Anzari (2000), Arch Rebel (2006)
  • Michael KinaneBrief Truce (1992), Unusual Heat (1993), City Nights (1994), Burden of Proof (1999), D'Anjou (2004), Danak (2007)

Leading trainer since 1986 (8 wins):

  • Dermot WeldBrief Truce (1992), Unusual Heat (1993), City Nights (1994), Famous Name (2010, 2011, 2012), Mustajeeb (2014), Hazapour (2019)

Winners since 1986

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YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerTime
1986Mr John3Martin BrowneLiam Browne1:50.20
1987Baba Karam3Cash AsmussenVincent O'Brien
1988Lord Bud3Pat GilsonTony Redmond1:54.60
1989Great Lakes3John ReidVincent O'Brien1:41.50
1990Just Three4John ReidMatt McCormack1:34.90
1991Thornberry3Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx1:40.40
1992Brief Truce3Michael KinaneDermot Weld1:43.50
1993Unusual Heat3Michael KinaneDermot Weld1:44.60
1994City Nights3Michael KinaneDermot Weld1:40.90
1995Akhiyar4Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx1:41.90
1996Idris6Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:39.90
1997Burden of Proof5Johnny MurtaghCharles O'Brien1:47.60
1998Burden of Proof6Johnny MurtaghCharles O'Brien1:40.20
1999Burden of Proof7Michael KinaneAidan O'Brien1:43.50
2000Anzari3Johnny MurtaghJohn Oxx1:39.90
2001King of Tara3Seamie HeffernanAidan O'Brien1:42.10
2002Bach5Seamie HeffernanAidan O'Brien1:38.60
2003European3Pat ShanahanCon Collins1:41.40
2004D'Anjou7Michael KinaneJohn Oxx1:45.00
2005Tolpuddle5Wayne LordanTommy Stack1:50.20
2006Arch Rebel5Johnny MurtaghNoel Meade1:41.40
2007Danak4Michael KinaneJohn Oxx1:38.80
2008Ferneley4Willie SuppleFrancis Ennis1:40.50
2009Summit Surge5Keagan LathamGer Lyons1:40.35
2010Famous Name5Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:37.33
2011Famous Name6Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:38.92
2012Famous Name7Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:42.59
2013Duntle4Wayne LordanDavid Wachman1:42.50
2014Mustajeeb3Pat SmullenDermot Weld1:42.64
2015Onenightidreamed4Wayne LordanTommy Stack1:52.07
2016Steip Amach4Kevin ManningJim Bolger1:40.32
2017Custom Cut8Daniel TudhopeDavid O'Meara1:44.17
2018Zihba3Chris HayesFozzy Stack1:42.18
2019Hazapour4Oisin OrrDermot Weld1:42.12
2020Sinawann[a]3Ronan WhelanMichael Halford1:41.54
2021Maker of Kings4Colin KeaneGer Lyons1:41.95
2022Pretreville7Ronan WhelanAdrian McGuinness1:41.82
2023Power Under Me5Colin KeaneGer Lyons1:48.84
2024Bold Discovery4Shane FoleyJessica Harrington1:41.46
  1. ^ The 2020 race was run in July due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland

See also

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References

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